Today
in Bangor
Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Good morning, Bangor. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cole Land Transportation Museum and Maine Veterans Project are collecting nonperishable food items from July 28 to August 15 to support veterans. The drive will include a resource giveaway event at Jeff’s Catering on August 6 to provide essential benefits information. WABI 5
- ➤ Local gardeners in Bangor and Brewer are making the most of small urban spaces by growing produce and flowers using creative methods such as repurposing materials and companion planting—techniques that help overcome challenges like poor soil and limited light. Twelve gardeners will host an urban garden tour on August 2 organized by Food and Medicine to share practical tips with the community. Bangor Daily News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Four hikers spent the night stranded on Katahdin’s Knife Edge and were rescued Friday, with a 47-year-old woman who injured her knee being airlifted by a Maine Army National Guard Blackhawk helicopter to a hospital from Millinocket Airport—while the other hikers were safely escorted down the mountain. News Center Maine
- ➤ Penobscot County deputies credited a dispatcher who used geolocation to guide a deputy to an injured and lost woman in Carmel on Sunday afternoon; the Carmel Fire Department then carried her to safety where she received medical care (authorities say the coordinated response saved crucial time). WGAN
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The antlerless deer lottery closes at 11:59 p.m. Thursday with 123,695 permits available in wildlife management zones 17, 23 and 25—lottery drawing will take place on Aug. 14, with payment due by Sep. 11 and extra permits available for sale on Sep. 16. Bangor Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Penobscot County Commission selected a 30 acre site at Ammo Industrial Park in Hampden for the planned new jail by signing an option that gives the county exclusive rights to purchase the property while additional tests are pending+ wetlands reviews show the land is viable. County voters will later approve a bond+ to cover the project's costs as the jail project moves forward. The Piscataquis Observer
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Design Fest 2025 Kickoff
9-11 a.m. — Rize - CoWorking & Collaboration Space — Free entry — Enjoy coffee and creative networking in a relaxed coworking atmosphere.
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Maine Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2025
10 AM - 2 PM — Cross Insurance Center — Refund policy available — Celebrate the contributions to Maine Basketball at the annual induction ceremony with brunch and festivities.
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Goldenrod Walk
4:30-6 p.m. — Fields Pond Audubon Center — Free entry — Explore the diverse goldenrod species and their botanical features on a leisurely walk this summer.
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Maine Veterans Project Resource Giveaway
10 AM – 2 PM — Jeff's Catering & Event Center — Free entry — Connect with local organizations for vital resources and non-perishable food assistance.
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Brit Floyd Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Ticket information available — Experience the iconic music of Pink Floyd performed live by Brit Floyd.
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Matt Schuster Concert
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Ticket purchase required — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt music with Matt Schuster as he performs his popular track 'Who Are You Kidding?'.
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Annual Butterfly Festival
10 a.m.–2 p.m. — Fields Pond Audubon Center — Free entry — Celebrate butterflies with crafts, tagging, and a colorful parade.
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Billy Idol Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Maine Savings Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary sounds of Billy Idol and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts during their summer tour.
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